Car Care Tips

Tire Pressure:

For
a true tire pressure reading, check tires when they're cold,
after your vehicle has been idle for at least three hours. You’ll
find a sticker on the underside of the trunk lid or edge of
the driver's door that tells the proper tire inflation for your
car or truck.

Remember that over-inflated
tires wear out more quickly in the tread center and under-inflated
tires wear out more quickly at the tread’s outer edge.
Under-inflated tires also cause an increase in rolling resistance,
which can lead to increased fuel consumption.

Oil Level:

You'll get a more
accurate dipstick reading by waiting few minutes after turning
off the engine, giving the oil time to drain from the crankcase
into the oil pan. And make sure the vehicle is on level ground!

Engine Overheating:
If your engine overheats in summer traffic, turn off the air
conditioner and turn the heater and fan to their highest levels.
You’ll get warm, but you’ll cool down the engine.

Removing
Carpet/Fabric Stains:

Rub stubborn stains
with a damp cloth moistened with club soda or glass cleaner.
Or try denture cleaner dissolved according to directions on
the package. It's a good idea to do a spot test first.

Winter Tips
for Vehicle

Make
sure you have a heavy-duty ice scraper and snow brush in your
vehicle. A whiskbroom also makes an excellent snow brush.

In severe winter temperatures, you may have to change the grade
of your engine oil. Check your owner's manual for the viscosity
grade recommended for your vehicle's engine.

Put on snow tires if you live in major snow belt areas. Check
your owner's manual for details and recommended practices.
Check your wiper blades. Cold temperatures can make blades brittle,
and ice on the windshield can cause nicks in the blades, decreasing
performance.

If you're planning a trip, take a blanket, extra-warm clothing,
a collapsible shovel, a bag of road salt and an extra bottle
of windshield washer fluid.